Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

JONQUIL WAY, CO4 5UW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JONQUIL WAY, CO4 5UW.

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Population

283

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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9/10
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9/10
workEmployment
6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

CO4 5UW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £487k, 97% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 28.9% year-on-year.

home £487,500 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO4 5UW is a sought-after residential area on Jonquil Way, 0.3km from Braiswick in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Lexden and Braiswick ward and the Colchester constituency.

For serious buyers, CO4 5UW is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 97% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £487k, down 28.9% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for CO4 5UW are sourced from Output Area E00188138 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO4 5UW. The average age is 46.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.5%
Asian / British Asian5.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 487,500

2 sales · Mean £ 487,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CO4 5UW has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences26
Other theft5
Vehicle crime4
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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Braiswick Primary School

Good427 pupils0.2 km
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St Helena School

Good990 pupils1.3 km
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Myland Community Primary School

Good306 pupils1.3 km
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Queen Boudica Primary School

Good404 pupils1.5 km
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North Primary School and Nursery

Good451 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Beauty at the Bay0.5 km
  • Colchester Golf Club0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Colchester Station1.2 km
  • Colchester2.3 km
  • Colchester Town2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Fan Avenue0.2 km
  • Golf Club0.2 km
  • Golf Club0.2 km
  • Turbine Road0.3 km
  • Apprentice Drive0.3 km